House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown at the end of the week and keep the government running through September. The bill, which includes an increase in defense spending and reduction in non-defense discretionary spending, does not include additional emergency funding, disaster designations, or earmarks. However, Democrats, led by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, opposed the legislation, calling it a power grab for the White House and billionaire Elon Musk.
The proposed bill has caused a divide between the two parties, increasing the chances of a shutdown. With only a slim majority in the House, just two Republican defections could derail the bill. If passed in the House, the focus would shift to Senate Democrats, where Majority Leader John Thune would need to secure seven Democratic votes to avoid a filibuster.
Both parties are against a shutdown, as it could distract Republicans from passing a reconciliation package needed for President Trump’s agenda and result in more federal spending cuts and job losses. Despite the opposition, a shutdown would leave millions of federal workers without pay, affecting various sectors across the country.
Overall, the proposed funding bill faces challenges in both the House and Senate due to party divisions and the potential consequences of a government shutdown. The next steps will involve negotiations and potential compromises to avoid a disruptive shutdown.
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